Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
The Nemetschek Group has partnered with buildingSMART Saudi Arabia to accelerate openBIM adoption and digital standards in the kingdom’s construction sector. Aligned with Vision 2030, the collaboration will deliver training, certification, advisory services, and pilot projects to drive efficiency, sustainability, and digital innovation across infrastructure and urban development.
South Korea’s Rebellion has set up a subsidiary in Riyadh to expand its AI semiconductor business in the Middle East. Backed by a $14.4M investment from Saudi Aramco’s Wa’id Ventures, the startup plans to deepen collaborations with Aramco and Saudi telecom firms, supporting Vision 2030’s digital transformation agenda.
Oman and Egypt have signed a private-sector energy partnership to boost expertise exchange, technology transfer, and sustainable product development. The agreement aims to serve local, regional, and international markets while reinforcing bilateral cooperation in innovation and infrastructure development.
Turkey is set to raise at least $2.1B through a 5G spectrum auction offering 400 MHz in the 700 MHz and 3.5 GHz bands. The move, targeting faster internet and nationwide rollout, comes as 2G, 3G, and 4.5G licenses near expiry in 2029, with 94M mobile users driving demand.
Airattix has expanded into Nepal, bringing AI-powered storage and fulfilment solutions to an import-reliant and fragmented logistics market. With 30% quarterly growth, industry recognition, and a scalable digital-first model, the company is set to transform storage, relocation, and e-commerce fulfilment across South Asia.
JD.com has opened a new 10,000 sq m warehouse in Dubai’s Jafza, its sixth in the UAE. Operated by Jingdong Logistics, the site supports nearly 1 million items with a 99.9% on-time rate. The move boosts JD.com’s Middle East expansion, with a 70,000 sq m smart hub planned in Abu Dhabi.
talabat Egypt, in partnership with ITI, has completed its “Up-skilling Program,” training 50 students and graduates in data and software engineering. The initiative focused on bridging academic learning with market demands, equipping participants with hands-on skills, mentorship, and professional readiness to drive Egypt’s digital transformation.
Lenovo has appointed a new Saudi leadership team and confirmed its RHQ in Riyadh’s Al Majdoul Tower. Backed by its partnership with ALAT and a new 200,000 sqm manufacturing site, Lenovo will drive growth in line with Vision 2030, with initiatives projected to add USD 10 billion to non-oil GDP by 2030.
Turner & Townsend will manage project and cost services for du’s new 20,000 sqm hyperscale data centre in Dubai. The high-tech, LEED Gold-targeted facility will boost cloud and AI infrastructure, reinforcing the UAE’s position as a leading global hub for digital innovation.
Sama X, Starlink’s authorised reseller, is expanding satellite-powered internet across MENA, India, and Pakistan. Its hybrid LEO solutions bring low-latency, high-speed connectivity to underserved regions, enabling healthcare, education, logistics, and agriculture, while driving future-ready applications in AI, cloud, and autonomous systems.